About the Role
The Group Manager – Sustainability provides strategic leadership for MLA’s sustainability research and development portfolio, that includes investments in the Biogenic Carbon Cycle, Climate resilience, Environmental Credentials and the Beef and Sheep Sustainability Frameworks. These initiatives aim to enhance the profitability, resilience and environmental performance of Australia’s red meat and livestock industry.
Leading a high-performing team, the role oversees key sustainability programs, fosters industry-wide collaboration, and ensures investment outcomes deliver measurable benefits for producers while supporting MLA’s 2030 strategic goal of contributing to Australia’s net-zero ambitions.
Key responsibilities for the role are:
Our ideal Group Manager - Sustainability has:
The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full time employment in Australia. For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).
What’s on offer?
The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring about our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to ensure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on delivering world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.
At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment and benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support, rebatable employer salary packaging and social club activities. You'll learn on the job in a supportive environment and have access to learning and development opportunities so that you can continue to grow and develop your career.
Applications close: 8 August 2026
If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing [email protected]
Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
